1
2
as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of glance
Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
Plotting all those passes onto the pitch may look a little messy at first glance but the maps below help underline how Pedri’s positional flexibility, adapting his game to the defensive approach of each opposing team, allows Barcelona to keep moving forward.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
Out came a young man, who, glancing at my sketchbook, sat down next to me and asked the lady for a bottle of water.
—Tim Brinkhof, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glance
Noun
Located just an hour's drive from Richmond and about three hours from Washington, D.C., this city within the Hampton Roads region appears cozy at first glance, but don't let its size fool you.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
Plotting all those passes onto the pitch may look a little messy at first glance but the maps below help underline how Pedri’s positional flexibility, adapting his game to the defensive approach of each opposing team, allows Barcelona to keep moving forward.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
Early in the second half, Andrew Privett rose at the near post and flicked home a glancing header off another penalty — a deft finish, his first career MLS goal, and a moment that sealed the result for good.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
Out came a young man, who, glancing at my sketchbook, sat down next to me and asked the lady for a bottle of water.
—Tim Brinkhof, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
-
My journey began in Paris and swept through Reims, Mainz, Freiburg, and Zurich, offering glimpses of Europe’s rich agricultural heartlands and vibrant food scenes.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
-
In these past few weeks, the Yankees are starting to see glimpses of that player.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
-
Not only are the Cavs on the verge of being bounced out of the second round in five games for the second year in a row, but, depending on how the MRI goes Monday, Mitchell could be in street clothes for Cleveland’s last game for the second consecutive season.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
-
The program has been bounced from the second round in 2021, 2023 and now 2025.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
Verb
-
During their night hikes, researchers spotted some orange tails peeking out from the bushes and found several unfamiliar-looking lizards.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
-
Photos show what appears to be extensive damage to the home, including the cab of the truck peeking out amid broken boards, insulation and other materials.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
-
The publication’s mascot, Eustace Tilley, is, after all, defined by accessories: his gleaming top hat, crisp white gloves, and dandyish monocle are all totems of both persnickety good taste and the febrile effort behind chasing it.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
-
En route from the gleaming airport terminal to our hotel in Lhasa, the nearly empty freeway and unoccupied high-rise apartments spoke to China’s massive investments in developing infrastructure in Tibet.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
As the subtitle indicates, Baker’s book is a critical look at how this idea of entrepreneurialism has been used as a tool to alternatively discipline or distract workers from the ever-increasing concentration of wealth.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
-
Here's a deeper look into the findings of the two studies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Verb
-
Is the drop in births just a blip, and will the fertility rate rebound soon?—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
-
Some avoidable, simple mistakes cost them — early foul trouble has a unique way of interrupting rhythm and flow, boxing out and not being overpowered by a team that is neck and neck in the rebounding department for the postseason — those are good places to start.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
-
His shot was well struck… but flashed just past the far post.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
-
The movie’s closing credits flash the original title Thunderbolts* on screen, then tears away the word like a comic book page, revealing the squad’s new moniker.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Verb
-
How to save on your Walt Disney World trip Stowell recommends that people trying to save some money plan ahead and skip the parks during holiday weekends and go during the off-season instead.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
-
Tuesday morning, Liz skips the gym after a restless night.—
Melissa Daimler,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share